I had railing planters that were white &amp; after 5 yrs they got dirty looking - do these planters fade &amp; get dirty lookong
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Ours are two years old and still look great. They are made of a plastic/composite type material that can easily be cleaned to look new.
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I leave mine outside and they dry fast after being in the rain. I have the red cushions and I have been disappointed with the colorfastness of them. They appeared to have faded after only a few months in the sun. Otherwise, the furniture has been great.
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I use them 3-4 yrs leave them out yr round I'm in breed wi works well wih all plants veggies flowers if you like need a lot of water water every day so you don't get dry spots in soil
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I have the dark brown planter and just purchased in Spring of 2014. It stood on my deck all summer in extreme heat and sun. I am planning on leaving it out all winter. The dirt has already frozen once so far and had some icing. It still looks as good as when I first set it out but only having it 9 months, I can't know how well it will hold up several years from now. I am extremely happy with it and plan on purchasing another. A very good buy for me. Good luck.
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Mine don't look pure white. I also love this set. Some do not come with pushers but this one does.
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they are really nice looking, and my plants have done well in them. The only problem is if you plan on placing them where the rain can get to them, they don't drain and your plants will suffer if you get a big rain. I'm using one on my porch and it is doing great, and people comment on it all of the time. The other one was in the yard and the plants died due to inability to swim for long periods of time. I think the planter is resin. Hope this helps...bk
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My case is bronze in color and after a week it still like clean. White usual fades or gets discolored. I've heard people say that just carrying your phone in blue jeans pockets will transfer some coloration to a white case. My wife white case still looks good but does shoe signs of discoloration after 6 months of use.
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Mine are outside under a covered porch but the rain blows in on them and they are in full southern sun all afternoon. About 6 months so far and they look brand new. The material looks like it will survive anything, The finish may fade eventually and they may rust. I wouldn't have any concerns about leaving them outside with a cover.
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I installed these on my sis's railing that is 2" wide. (top of rail is a 2x6 placed vertically). I cut 2x2 pieces of lumber just the length of each planter and screwed them onto the railing, then placed the planter over them.. they don't show, and the planter fits very securely. she loves them!
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I have planters filled with dirt on them. I would guess they are carrying more than 50lbs each
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I don't think you would have any problems as I have the same type of railing and we have two on the back deck. The look absolutely wonderful and I am constantly getting compliments on the planters. Good luck and have a great summer. I forgot to mention that we shimmed a small sliver of wood in between the planter and rail and have had no problems at all!
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Just go to HomeDepot or Lowes and purchase some mild Mildew Cleaner...Let it soak for 10-15 minutes and then wash with a water hose or a high pressure water hose...I have never been able to keep them looking new due to me having some many trees around, but this will definitely help you keep the dirt and mildew to a minimum...Hope this help...Note: Try to perform this task at least twice a year or when you see them start to look dirty...s...Larry
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they are cream white. They are fine except when they get dirty they are hard to clean. You have to take the curved metal rod out to wash them and then put it back in. A little tricky. You can probably just hose and scrub the vinyl ones.
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I've only had it for a month or so, and therefore can't give an accurate answer about long-term durability. I have another of these from last year that still looks new. My garden is on a 17th floor city terrace that's exposed to bright sunlight and weather all year round so it gets plenty of UV although we are not that much above sea level. My hope is that the dark color will keep it looking newer than the terra-cotta colored plastic pots, which tend to fade badly after two or three years.
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I think so. They faded in the sun after about a year. The purple is more pink now.
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I have used mine for two summers. They will pickup some fertilizer which can be remove by a good spring wash at a good laundromat which makes them good as new, best I can tell. I'd guess probably 5 years, at least. Hans
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These are the best heavy duty plant dollies I have found on the market. I have had some out in the weather for four years and they still have not rusted but the wheels do not roll quite as easily as when they were new. They definitely can handle the weight of large planter (I use them to carry 2' x 2' x 2' wooden planter boxes that are fill with soil for plants which is hundreds of pounds.). I wish there was a way to oil the ball bearings in the wheel mechanism -- but that is a problem with all ball bearing wheels, not just the ones of this product. As for your question; no rust but somewhat sluggish wheels after approximately four years of continuous outdoor use. I would definitely purchase them again. These are the best heavy duty plant dollies I have found on the market. I have had some out in the weather for four years and they still have not rusted but the wheels do not roll quite as easily as when they were new. They definitely can handle the weight of large planter (I use them to carry 2' x 2' x 2' wooden planter boxes that are fill with soil for plants which is hundreds of pounds.). I wish there was a way to oil the ball bearings in the wheel mechanism -- but that is a problem with all ball bearing wheels, not just the ones of this product. As for your question; no rust but... » Read More These are the best heavy duty plant dollies I have found on the market. I have had some out in the weather for four years and they still have not rusted but the wheels do not roll quite as easily as when they were new. They definitely can handle the weight of large planter (I use them to carry 2' x 2' x 2' wooden planter boxes that are fill with soil for plants which is hundreds of pounds.). I wish there was a way to oil the ball bearings in the wheel mechanism -- but that is a problem with all ball bearing wheels, not just the ones of this product. As for your question; no rust but somewhat sluggish wheels after approximately four years of continuous outdoor use. I would definitely purchase them again. « Show Less